Income Statement: Understanding Financial Performance

Question 1

Identify an example of a fixed expense:

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Rent

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Utilities

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Sales commissions

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Direct materials

Question 2

Which of these ratios is crucial for profitability analysis?

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Net profit margin

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Return on equity

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Current ratio

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Debt-to-equity ratio

Question 3

Why is presenting income statements over multiple periods beneficial?

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Allows for trend analysis and identification of changes over time.

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Simplifies the readability and comprehension of the income statement.

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Required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

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Irrelevant, as the income statement should only reflect the current period.

Question 4

Which accounting principle dictates that revenues should be recognized when earned, regardless of cash receipt?

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Accrual accounting

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Cash basis accounting

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Going concern principle

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Materiality principle

Question 5

Distinguish between operating and non-operating income:

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Operating income: core business activities; non-operating income: non-core activities.

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Non-operating income: core business activities; operating income: non-core activities.

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No distinction; they are the same concept.

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Operating income represents revenue; non-operating income represents expenses.

Question 6

What is the advantage of a multiple-step income statement?

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Presents a more detailed breakdown of revenues and expenses.

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Simplifies the presentation of the income statement.

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Prevents the use of negative numbers.

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Complies with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Question 7

What is the distinction between revenue and income?

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Income is the residual sum after deducting costs from revenue.

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Revenue is realized upon service delivery, whereas income is recognized upon receipt of payment.

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There is no distinction between revenue and income.

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Revenue constitutes income, but the reverse is not true.

Question 8

What is the relationship between the income statement and the balance sheet?

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The net income from the income statement is added to retained earnings on the balance sheet.

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The assets, liabilities, and equity on the balance sheet are utilized to generate the income statement.

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The income statement and balance sheet are completely unrelated.

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The income statement is an integral part of the balance sheet.

Question 9

What is the key difference between operating income and net income?

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Operating income excludes non-operating expenses, while net income includes them.

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Net income excludes non-operating expenses, while operating income includes them.

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There is no difference between operating income and net income.

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Operating income measures profitability, while net income measures liquidity.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a standard expense classification in the income statement?

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Dividends paid

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Operating expenses

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Interest expenses

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Income tax expenses

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a component of the income statement?

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Equity

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Revenues

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Expenses

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Net income

Question 12

The equation that forms the basis of the income statement is:

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Revenues - Expenses = Net Income

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Revenues - Liabilities = Net Income

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Assets + Liabilities = Shareholder Equity

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Shareholder Equity - Assets = Liabilities

Question 13

Which expense category typically represents the primary expenditure for businesses?

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Cost of goods sold

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Marketing and advertising

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Research and development

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Administrative expenses

Question 14

Gross profit is calculated as:

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Revenues - Cost of goods sold

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Revenues + Operating expenses

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Net income - Taxes

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Assets - Liabilities

Question 15

The income statement provides insights into a company's:

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Financial performance

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Liquidity and solvency

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Capital structure

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Investment potential

Question 16

From the options below, identify the component that is not a primary part of an income statement.

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Cash on hand

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Revenues

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Expenses

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Net income

Question 17

What is the formula used to calculate gross profit?

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Revenues - Cost of goods sold

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Revenues + Expenses

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Cost of goods sold - Expenses

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Net income - Depreciation

Question 18

Identify an example of an operating expense.

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Rent expense

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Cost of equipment

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Gain on sale of land

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Dividend income

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of an income statement?

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To provide a historical summary of a company's financial performance

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To provide a detailed analysis of a company's assets and liabilities

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To forecast a company's future cash flows

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To calculate a company's income tax liability

Question 20

What is the key difference between net income and comprehensive income?

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Comprehensive income includes items that are not reported on the income statement

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Net income excludes expenses that are reported on the income statement

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There is no difference between net income and comprehensive income

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Net income is reported on the balance sheet while comprehensive income is not

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT reported on the income statement?

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Liabilities

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Revenues

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Expenses

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Net income

Question 22

Which category of expenses typically includes items such as wages, rent, and utilities?

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Operating expenses

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Cost of goods sold

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Interest expenses

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Depreciation expenses

Question 23

The formula for calculating gross profit is:

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Revenues minus Cost of goods sold

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Revenues minus Expenses

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Net income plus Expenses

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Cost of goods sold plus Operating expenses

Question 24

What is the distinction between operating income and net income?

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Operating income excludes interest and tax expenses, while net income includes them.

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Net income excludes interest and tax expenses, while operating income includes them.

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Operating income and net income are always the same.

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Operating income is calculated before depreciation and amortization, while net income is calculated after.

Question 25

What is the purpose of the 'other income' line on the income statement?

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To report revenues that do not fit into other categories.

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To disclose non-operating expenses.

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To adjust for errors made in previous periods.

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To provide information about a company's investments.

Question 26

Which of the following is a key principle of accrual accounting?

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Transactions are recorded in the period they occur.

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Revenue is recognized only when cash is received.

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Expenses are recognized only when cash is paid.

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The income statement is prepared using the cash basis of accounting.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of the income statement?

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Assist in forecasting future cash flows

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Present information about a company's financial performance

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Aid investors and creditors in making informed financial decisions

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Ascertain the company's profit after all expenses have been deducted

Question 28

What is the formula used to calculate net income?

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Revenue minus expenses

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Revenue plus expenses minus costs

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Revenue minus costs minus expenses

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Expenses minus revenue

Question 29

What is the primary purpose of vertical analysis?

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To identify trends and patterns within a company's financial statements

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To track a company's financial performance over different time periods

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To compare a company's financial performance with that of competitors

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To estimate future financial performance

Question 30

How are non-operating items presented on the income statement?

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Reported separately below net income

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Reported as part of operating expenses

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Included as part of net income

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Excluded from the income statement entirely

Question 31

What is the primary function of an income statement?

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To disclose a company's financial performance over a defined period.

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To exhibit a company's assets and liabilities.

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To supply data for tax calculations.

Question 32

Which of the following is not considered a revenue component?

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Depreciation expense

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Rental income

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Interest income

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Sales revenue

Question 33

What is a fundamental utility of an income statement?

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To assess a company's profitability and financial well-being.

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To estimate a company's future financial performance.

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To ascertain a company's tax liability.

Question 34

What is the formula to determine net income?

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Revenue minus Expenses

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Operating Profit plus Net Income

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Revenue plus Expenses

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Gross Profit minus Operating Expenses

Question 35

What is the difference between an operating expense and a non-operating expense?

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Operating expenses are incurred as a part of normal business activities, while non-operating expenses are not.

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Operating expenses are fixed costs, while non-operating expenses are variable costs.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT typically found on an income statement?

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Assets and Liabilities

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Revenue

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Cost of Goods Sold

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Net Income

Question 37

What is the primary purpose of an income statement?

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To report a company's financial performance over a specific period.

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To track the movement of cash in and out of a company.

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To assess the company's market share.

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To show the financial position at a specific point in time.

Question 38

Which of the following is a type of revenue recognised on an income statement?

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Sales Revenue

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Interest Payable

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Inventory Write-Down

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Depreciation Expense

Question 39

What is the key difference between gross profit and net income?

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Gross profit only deducts the cost of goods sold from revenue, while net income deducts all other expenses.

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Gross profit is calculated before tax, while net income is calculated after tax.

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Gross profit deducts all expenses from revenue, while net income only deducts cost of goods sold.

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Gross profit and net income are the same.

Question 40

Which of the following is a common expense category listed on an income statement?

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Administrative Expenses

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Share Capital

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Accounts Receivable

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Property, Plant, and Equipment

Question 41

What is the main purpose of the notes accompanying financial statements?

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To provide additional details and context for understanding the financial statements.

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To replace the need for detailed financial statements.

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To present a summarised version of the key financial figures.

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To offer opinions on the company's financial performance.

Question 42

How are the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows related?

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They are interconnected and together provide a complete picture of a company's financial performance and position.

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The income statement is independent and does not affect the other two statements.

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The balance sheet only reflects information from the income statement.

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The statement of cash flows is only relevant for analysing cash transactions.

Question 43

Why is the income statement important for financial analysis?

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It helps assess a company's profitability, efficiency, and potential risks.

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It only provides historical data and has no predictive value.

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It is not relevant for investors or creditors.

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It is solely used for tax calculation purposes.

Question 44

How can an income statement be used to support informed business decisions?

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By analysing trends, comparing performance against competitors, and identifying areas for improvement.

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It can predict future stock prices with high accuracy.

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It is only useful for determining the company's market share.

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It should only be used for historical analysis and has no relevance for future decisions.